2 d-link dgs-2208 user manual table of contents safety instructions ......................................................3 safety cautions .......................................................3 protecting against electrostatic discharge .............. 6 product overview .............................
3 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 1 - safety instructions use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. Safety cautions to reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observ...
4 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 1 - safety instructions • do not push any objects into the openings of your system. Doing so can cause a fire or an electric shock by shorting out interior components. • use the product only with approved equipment. • allow the product to cool before removing co...
5 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 1 - safety instructions • observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or po...
6 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 1 - safety instructions static electricity can harm delicate components inside your system. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so by peri...
7 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 2 - product overview • d-link dgs-2208 8-port switch • manual and warranty on cd • four (4) rubber feet • wall mount kit • power adapter setup the setup of the dgs-2208 can be performed using the following steps: • the power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (...
8 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 2 - product overview introduction d-link green ethernet technology d-link green ethernet technology implements special power-saving features under speed at 1000mbps that detect cable length and link status and adjust power usage accordingly. Green ethernet techn...
9 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 2 - product overview gigabit ethernet technology gigabit ethernet is an extension of ieee 802.3 ethernet utilizing the same packet structure, format, and support for csma/cd protocol, full duplex, flow control, and management objects, but with a tenfold increase...
10 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 2 - product overview switches provide full-line speed and dedicated bandwidth for all connections. This is in contrast to hubs, which use the traditional shared networking topology, where the connected nodes contend for the same network bandwidth. When two swit...
11 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 2 - product overview features the dgs-2208 8-port 10/100/1000base-t gigabit ethernet switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously. • d-link’s “green e...
12 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 2 - product overview hardware overview front panel (leds) the led indicators of the switch include power, 100/1000mbps, and link/act. The following shows the led indicators for the switch along with an explanation of each indicator. Led indicators: comprehensiv...
13 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 2 - product overview power indicator this green indicator illuminates when the switch is receiving power. Link/act this green indicator illuminates steadily when a port is connected to a station successfully and has a good link. The indicator will blink to indi...
14 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 2 - product overview rear panel (connections) auto mdi/mdi-x ports: eight (8) gigabit ethernet, auto-negotiating ports (10/100/1000mbps) comprehensive led indicators display the conditions of the switch and status of the network. Dc power jack: power is supplie...
15 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 3 - installation installation this section will explain how to connect ethernet devices to your new d-link switch and how to mount the switch. Before you connect to the network the site where you install the switch may greatly affect its performance. Please fol...
16 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 3 - installation mounting the switch on the wall the dgs-2208 can also be mounted on a wall. Two mounting slots are provided on the bottom of the switch for this purpose. Please make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to view the leds. Please refer t...
17 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 3 - installation connecting the switch dgs-2208 to end node end nodes include pcs outfitted with a 10, 100, or 1000 mbps rj-45 ethernet network interface card (nic) and most routers. An end node can be connected to the switch via a twisted-pair category 3, 4, 5...
18 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 4 - troubleshooting troubleshooting 1. Why can´t i share my internet connection to multiple computers when using my d-link dgs-2208 switch? If you are connecting directly to a cable or dsl modem, you will need a router to “share” your internet connection or a c...
19 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 5 - glossary glossary 1000base-t a specification for gigabit ethernet over copper (ieee 802.3ab). The standard defines 1 gbps data transfer over distances of up to 100 meters using 4 pairs of cat-5 balanced copper cabling and a 5-level coding scheme. Its benefi...
20 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 5 - glossary bandwidth information capacity, measured in bits per second, that a channel can transmit. The bandwidth of ethernet is 10mbps, the bandwidth of fast ethernet is 100mbps. Bootp the bootp protocol allows you to automatically map an ip address to a gi...
21 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 5 - glossary fast ethernet 100mbps technology based on the ethernet/cd network access method. Flow control – (ieee 802.3x) a means of holding packets back at the transmit port of the connected end station. Prevents packet loss at a congested switch port. Forwar...
22 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 5 - glossary main port the port in a resilient link that carries data traffic in normal operating conditions. Mdi medium dependent interface. An ethernet port connection where the transmitter of one device is connected to the receiver of another device. Mdi-x m...
23 d-link dgs-2208 user manual section 5 - glossary snmp simple network management protocol. A protocol originally designed to be used in managing tcp/ip internets. Snmp is presently implemented on a wide range of computers and networking equipment and may be used to manage many aspects of network a...
24 d-link dgs-2208 user manual appendix a - networking basics networking basics check your ip address after you install your new d-link adapter or if you already have an ethernet adapter installed on your computer, by default, the tcp/ip settings should be set to obtain an ip address from a dhcp ser...
25 d-link dgs-2208 user manual appendix a - networking basics statically assign an ip address if you are not using a dhcp capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static ip address, please follow the steps below: windows ® xp/2000 users • windows ® xp - click on start > control panel. Make su...
26 d-link dgs-2208 user manual appendix a - networking basics windows vista ™ users • click on start > control panel. Make sure you are in classic view. Double-click on the network and sharing center icon. Along the left panel in the window, click on manage network connections. • right-click on the ...
27 d-link dgs-2208 user manual appendix b - technical specifications technical specifications dgs-2208 specifications technical specifications ports: eight (8) ports 10/100/1000mbps mac address table size: 4k switch fabric: 16gbps forwarding capacity transmission method store-and-forward diagnostic ...
28 d-link dgs-2208 user manual appendix b - technical specifications network protocols and standards ieee 802.3 ethernet, 802.3u fast ethernet, 802.3ab gigabit ethernet, 802.3x flow control, 802.1p qos electrical & emissions summary emissions ce mark, fcc class b, vcci class b external power adapter...
29 d-link dgs-2208 user manual appendix c - contacting technical support contacting technical support d-link provides free technical support for customers within the united states and within canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. And canadian customers can contact d-lin...
30 d-link dgs-2208 user manual appendix d - warranty warranty subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, d-link systems, inc. (“d-link”) provides this limited warranty: • only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from d-link or its authorized reseller or distribut...
31 d-link dgs-2208 user manual appendix d - warranty limited software warranty: d-link warrants that the software portion of the product (“software”) will substantially conform to d-link’s then current functional specifications for the software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the...
32 d-link dgs-2208 user manual appendix d - warranty • after an rma number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the rma number must be prominently marked on the outside of t...
33 d-link dgs-2208 user manual appendix d - warranty if any implied warranty cannot be disclaimed in any territory where a product is sold, the duration of such implied warranty shall be limited to the duration of the applicable warranty period set forth above. Except as expressly covered under the ...
34 d-link dgs-2208 user manual appendix d - warranty ce mark warning: this is a class b product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Fcc statement: this equipment has been tested and found to comply w...
35 d-link dgs-2208 user manual appendix e - registration version 3.1 march 03, 2009 product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration.
